There are 13 books by Joseph F. Kett PhD on BookOrb. A strong starting point is The Enduring Vision A History of the American People Volume 1 (2008). The bibliography below is in publication order, with series grouped in reading order.

Biography

Joseph F. Kett, James Madison Professor of History at the University of Virginia, received his Ph.D. from Harvard University. His works include THE FORMATION OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL PROFESSION: THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONS, 1780-1860 (1968), RITES OF PASSAGE: ADOLESCENCE IN AMERICA, 1790-PRESENT (1977), THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE UNDER DIFFICULTIES: FROM SELF-IMPROVEMENT TO ADULT EDUCATION IN AMERICA, 1750-1990 (1994), and THE NEW DICTIONARY OF CULTURAL LITERACY (2002), of which he is co-author. A former History Department chair at Virginia, he also has participated on the Panel on Youth of the President's Science Advisory Committee, has served on the Board of Editors of the "History of Education Quarterly," and is a past member of the Council of the American Studies Association.

Standalone books

  1. 1 The formation of the American medical profession 1968 · 217 pages
  2. 2 Book culture in post-revolutionary Virginia 1984 · 147 pages
  3. 3 Dictionary of Cultural Literacy 1993
  4. 4 New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy 2002
  5. 5 The Enduring Vision A History of the American People Volume 1 2008 · 515 pages

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Joseph F. Kett PhD written?

BookOrb lists 13 books by Joseph F. Kett PhD.

Where should I start with Joseph F. Kett PhD?

A good starting point is The Enduring Vision A History of the American People Volume 1 (2008).

What is the Joseph F. Kett PhD books in order list?

In publication order: 1. The formation of the American medical profession (1968), 2. Book culture in post-revolutionary Virginia (1984), 3. Dictionary of Cultural Literacy (1993), 4. New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy (2002), 5. The Enduring Vision A History of the American People Volume 1 (2008).